About Us

The Travis County Medical Society (TCMS) is an organization created for and dedicated to physicians. For 170 years TCMS has kept pace with the ever-changing medical community. From founding Austin’s blood bank in 1951 to providing PPE during the pandemic, TCMS continually responds to physician needs. For a fascinating look at our history, click here.

COUNTY/STATE MEMBERSHIP ALL IN ONE
When you join TCMS you also become a member of the Texas Medical Association (TMA). TMA is the largest medical society in the nation and the added benefits and opportunities are numerous.
Membership in your local medical society is both critical and enriching. You will always be kept aware of regional regulation developments, the political climate, and its impact on your practice—not to mention the opportunity to interact with over 4,000 of your Travis County physician colleagues.  

MISSION
To serve and represent a diverse and inclusive medical profession in matters of importance to the membership and to the community and patients it serves.

The Travis County Medical Society is a component society of the Texas Medical Association, a statewide professional organization of licensed physicians. With more than 4,000 members, TCMS represents approximately 70% of all practicing physicians in the Greater Austin area. TCMS represents the medical profession in matters of importance to the membership and to the community it serves.

GOALS
1.    To maintain high standards of medical practice, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
2.    To strengthen the common interest and unity of physicians in our community.
3.    To provide representation and advocacy for patients and physicians at all levels of government and medicine.
4.    To promote the role of the Society in addressing local needs and contributing to a healthier community.
5.    To enhance the reputation and image of physicians through professionalism, advocacy, and service.
6.    To add value to Society membership through services and activities that meet the professional and personal needs of member physicians.
7.   To maintain a pro-active, goal oriented, member driven organization through awareness and effective communication.
8.   Promote Society members as trusted leaders at all levels of medicine and the community.

HOW IT WORKS where does this go?
TCMS is led by physicians who volunteer their time to serve on committees and boards that establish and oversee policies and programs. TCMS staff supports and executes these programs, keeps the membership informed, and coordinates both social and educational events.  

TCMS Committees:
1. Executive Board
2. Board of Ethics
3. Delegation
4. Medical Legislation
5. ED/EMS Advisory Board
6. Physician Health and Rehabilitation
7. Physician Wellness Steering Committee 
8. Public Relations
9. Health Equity
10. Constitution and Bylaws
11. Women in Medicine

Committee members are appointed by the TCMS president.

TCMS Executive Board consists of: President, President Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, Immediate Past President, Chair of the Board of Ethics, Delegation representative Six Members at Large (6)

TCMS Delegation: This group of physicians is composed of delegates and alternate delegates representing TCMS and the needs of the profession in the TMA House of Delegates.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Build your CV with leadership opportunities with TCMS and TMA. Increase your professional and social circles by attending TCMS and TMA events. 


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